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The state Department of the Premier and Cabinet will lead the work, with university and student representatives and industry, research and finance expertise on a steering committee.","The government said the review will examine the potential merger’s costs, benefits, funding and transition arrangements. The completed business case will go to government before a final decision is made, so the announcement does not approve a merger. The statement also identifies possible accompanying reforms focused on student outcomes, work placements and support for research commercialisation."],"sections":[]},"corrections":[{"at":"2026-10-12T06:27:02+03:00","language":"en","text":"Wording in this article's language editions was corrected to retain the article's full information and scope. 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